Owensboro Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, November 4, 1956
Add to My HeroesRufus Edward Froedge
Patrolman Edward Froedge was killed when his patrol wagon collided with a patrol car at the intersection of 4th Street and Triplett Street.
He was pursuing a speeding vehicle when the collision occurred. He was trapped underneath the patrol wagon after being ejected from it as a result of the crash.
Patrolman Froedge was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge 30
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Froedge.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 7, 2022
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